WEC 35 a near-sellout

WEC 35 was about as successful as an event can be from a fighting quality standpoint and was about as successful as it could be from an attendance perspective.

According to information forwarded to FiveOuncesOfPain.com by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, WEC 35 this past Sunday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino had just two tickets that went unsold or unused.

The total paid attendance for the event was 734 for a total paid gate of $116,9000. In addition to the two unsold tickets, there were 272 complementary tickets for the event distributed.

With the WEC continuing to expand its presence and roster of talent, the days of running shows in the intimate confines of the Hard Rock could be nearing an end.

If the total paid to the fighers was $230,000 and they made $116,900 … that’s absolutely fantastic for an event of that size. For less than 1000 paid tickets, they made more 1/2 of the fighters salaries back.

This isn’t inclusive of any other billings. But looks to be a way better ratio that Affliction pulled off. Though I realize that’s not really a fair comparison.

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